SEND Primary Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Longspee Academy, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  1 December 2025 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  27 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,351.00 Annually (Actual)

SEND Primary Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

Longspee Academy is a Specialist Provision for young people KS1 - KS2 with Autism and SEMH and associated needs. We offer a rich and high-quality learning experience for our pupils, with a relentless and positive focus upon Happy, Safe, Progress.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, inspiring and outstanding practitioner who is looking for a rewarding role which is totally focused on improving outcomes for vulnerable learners. We are looking for candidates who are passionate and ambitious with a drive and commitment to improve the life chances of our young people. You will have an exceptional and creative approach to improving the teaching and learning in a way that benefits all children.

As part of the Longspee team, the ideal candidate would have SEND teaching experience, preferably across the Key Stages, and a solid understanding of the SEND Code of Practice. We also welcome applications from Early Career Teachers.

What We have to Offer:

• A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.
• A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education.
• All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.
• Strong potential for career progression.
• A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.
• An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.
• Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced price corporate gym membership through BH Live.
• A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.

Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Katie Herbert, HR Academy Lead at katie.herbert@la.weareauthentic.education

Authentic Education Group (AEG) comprises schools from all sectors: mainstream (primary and secondary) and special. AEG secures outstanding achievement and improved life chances of all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting colleagues in developing their careers further and offering excellent CPD opportunities.

Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as AEG reserves the right to close applications early.

Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Authentic Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and an online search.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Longspee Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 16
• School size: 111 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/longspee-academy

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